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Adjective
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Some satirists have begun targeting these pliant broadcasters as well.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026 -
The endgame could also involve replacing hardliners with more pliant leaders; Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed to fill his late father’s shoes, isn’t likely to succeed.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the buzzy initial run, Sam Levinson‘s HBO series has been hailed for Rue’s honest reckoning with addiction, as well as Zendaya‘s potent, pliable performance of her highs and lows.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Angela is slinky, pliable, and hungry to please, all but tearing up the Hays Code without lifting a finger.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fridge foraging is flexible by design, built around a few adaptable formats that absorb nearly any combination of ingredients.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Designed for all-day wear, these clogs have a foam insole with moderate cushioning and a supportive, flexible outsole.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Lou & Grey Heathered Scubasoft Joggers are about to be your new in-flight uniform, featuring a tapered silhouette and stretchy elastic waistband that moves with you.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Steven Spielberg, and its adherence to plot logic is elastic to say the least.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the supple leather stretches to accommodate swollen feet.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Best Stretch Mark Cream Expanding bellies can leave skin feeling less than supple postpartum.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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The backup option is unglamorous, involving the use of plastic bags.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protect your lawn and landscaping with plastic sheets or tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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